5th and 6th Grade Science Projects Resources : Page 9

Wind is an important source of renewable, green energy. The purpose of this science fair project is to build and operate a windmill generator.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

Teach kids about a fun way they can remember this more efficiently- the power of mnemonics. Kids will be amazed.

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This science fair project idea studies which kind of rock (sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic) is most damaged by frozen water.

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Check out this science project idea to compare organic produce to non-organic produce and how preservatives in food extend the shelf life of goods.

This science fair project idea explores how far the âdanger zoneâ is from different types of caution signs.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

Science fair project which uses coins flips to visually demonstrate the probability of an event and how to express it.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.